A report prepared by the Economic Department of the Federation of Agriculture of the State of São Paulo (Faesp) regarding prices paid to producers in São Paulo pointed to a drop in most products.
“The report showed that agricultural producers are not the main culprits for inflation, despite being pressured by high inputs and high interest rates charged on bank loans”, says the president of the Federation of Agriculture of the State of São Paulo, Fabio de Salles Meirelles.
Biggest price drops:
- Bananas -13.32%
- Curly lettuce -10.42%
- Tahiti lemon -9.89%
- Iceberg lettuce -9.25%
Price hikes:
- Sweet potato +26.31%
- Dwarf banana +24.60%
- Orange for processing +3.68%
- Tomato +0.39%
Source: abrafrutas.org